Translation|Three Three
Editor|Zhouzhou Film and TV Entertainment Review
Why do you lose weight? Why are so many people obsessed with losing weight?
Ordinary people put a lot of effort into losing weight, let alone celebrities.
Some celebrities drink only water and eat fruits every day to achieve rapid weight loss.
Some celebrities get thinner as they eat more, so thin that describing them as having a “skeletal figure” is not an exaggeration.
They put a lot of effort but end up making mistakes, getting increasingly unattractive.
Some even face life-threatening situations during the weight loss process.
01 Luo Yunxi – “Sickly Thin”
Luo Yunxi is indeed getting thinner and thinner, making people wonder if he has really gained weight?
Since the broadcast of “Forever and Ever,” his physique has always been the focus of attention.
His own fans couldn’t sit still, urging him to “eat more, get your body back” on the spot.
The drawbacks of excessive thinness have become apparent. His performance in the new drama is disappointing, a real-world retribution.
In the drama, the male lead’s shoulders are narrower than the female lead’s, and his waist is even slimmer.
Given his insufficient height, coupled with his sickly thin figure, he appears even thinner than the female lead.
Remember, the female lead is Song Yi.
She is also one of the thinnest among all female celebrities.
Where did Luo Yunxi’s weight gain go?
During the filming of “Yan Xinji,” it was also the time when “Forever and Ever” was airing.
Even during the time when everyone was discussing his “thinness,” he didn’t try to gain weight. Faced with netizens’ criticism, he can be said to be “indifferent.”
This leaves those who were hopeful that he would become stronger feeling dismayed.
Upon closer inspection, when he wears shorts, he appears even more frightening.
Can these “chopstick legs” support his entire body?
It seems he didn’t take to heart what the audience and fans said before.
But all this can be traced back.
In a previous live broadcast, he admitted: “I just like my current figure anyway.”
This is totally contrary to his statements of gaining weight on social media.
Times change!.
The days when “Run Yu” captivated the audience with his ethereal appearance.
Outshining the male lead in the drama and becoming the center of discussion.
But the statement “After Luo Yunxi, there’s no more Run Yu” has ultimately become a joke.
If Luo Yunxi’s thinness is more of a personal preference, then Zhang Ruoyun totally serves the plot.
02 Zhang Ruoyun – “Thinned into an Old Man”
Many people never thought that the handsome and dashing “Fan Xian” could also have moments of looking like an “old man”.
At an evening event, his face appeared dull, and his body slightly hunched.
His waist measures only 62CM, can you believe it?
Looking at this photo, how old do you think he is this year?
With graying hair, a rugged complexion resembling that of an old man.
He seems to have thinned into a “square” shape.
This is a far cry from the “official person.”.
It is said that this state only appeared while filming “Police Honor”.
During that period, he was very thin, resembling a sheet of paper from a distance, as if he would fall over with a gust of wind.
His arms were exposed with visible veins, as if there was only skin and bones.
From a distance, he looks completely ordinary, with no trace of a big star’s aura.
To lose weight for a role intentionally and then regain it after filming is the right thing to do.
During his student days, Zhang Ruoyun’s face appeared fuller and more youthful.
At that time, he still had some baby fat, with collagen all over his face.
The character “Zhang Xianzong” was when he gained a substantial following in the early part of his career.
In the series, compared to his student days, he had shed some baby fat and gained more maturity and charm.
Regarding excessive thinness, Zhang Ruoyun once responded: “I slimmed down for a role, not to promote body anxieties.”.
However, even a handsome man like Zhang Ruoyun cannot avoid the aging effects of sunken facial features.
For us ordinary folks, moderate weight loss is better, no need to excessively thin ourselves.
Some people don’t enhance their appearance through excessive thinness; it’s a downgrade!.
People often say that a formerly overweight person becomes more attractive after losing weight, but what if they become even more “ugly” the more they slim down?
03 Du Haitao – “Thinner, Uglier”
Isn’t it often said that chubby people have potential?.
Hu Xinhu’s sudden thinning made him a male god in the eyes of many fangirls, but why did Du Haitao, after losing 30 kg, look uglier?.
To the point where some netizens bluntly said:.
Encountered Du Haitao, if one didn’t take a closer look, they wouldn’t recognize him.
Weight loss should be a good thing, but it has also exposed some new problems.
Not only did he lose weight, but he also started to show signs of balding, with his hairline receding significantly.
Weight loss can accentuate one’s features.
Du Haitao has small, sunken eyes, a flat nose, and his features lack depth, so losing weight only highlights more flaws.
In photos, his nasolabial folds are very noticeable, his eyelids are droopy.
He appears quite dull, devoid of vitality.
“There’s no more cuteness now, it’s just ugliness.”.
Shen Mengchen truly is a prophet, her words were right on point.
He looks at least 20 years older.
We all got to know Du Haitao from “Happy Camp”.
But Du Haitao has quite a few “dark secrets.”.
He knelt down in public in front of a Korean person out of excitement over seeing an idol.
Excitement can be understood, but such behavior was unnecessary.
At present, Du Haitao not only continues to face issues in his relationship with Shen Mengchen, but his career is also stagnant.
But Xie Na says he is a hidden millionaire.
He is not lacking in money, living a comfortable life.
04 Guo Jin’an – “Wax Figure-Like”
You might not recognize this name at first, but when you see his face, you’ll immediately recall him.
He was once hailed as the “successor to Leslie Cheung” for his resemblance to the actor.
Known for his versatile roles, he was dubbed the “ever-changing young actor.”
However, despite his lifetime achievements, Guo Jin’an’s face was criticized for looking “disfigured” during TV series promotions in 2022.
His face appeared stiff, almost as if plastic surgery had gone wrong.
But there’s a hidden story behind it all.
During the filming of “White Strongman 2,” Guo Jin’an had to lose 30 kg to play a character who had been imprisoned for over a decade.
In the series, he truly resembled a skeleton, like a vagrant.
There were times when he needed support to stand for long periods.
After filming, he couldn’t stay thin forever; he needed to gain weight back.
Yet, due to drastic weight loss, his body’s functions were affected, and his skin’s elasticity was compromised.
Upon regaining weight, his face involuntarily stiffened, looking as if it had been filled up.
With the skin separating from the flesh, his eyes appeared larger, making him look like a “wax figure.”
As a former TVB “King of Drama,” his face has always been resilient to aging.
Being called the “Little Leslie Cheung” means he had some charm, his facial features exuding elegance.
He was always considered the epitome of timeless masculinity.
Whether playing the foolish Ding Changwang in “Clueless Detective” or the antagonistic villain in “Laughing in the Wind,” his looks had never been lacking.
But the past two years have been challenging for him.
Not only has there been a problem with his appearance, but also his long-standing marriage has ended in divorce.
His current state is truly a pity.
Those who are diligently striving for success at middle age are not only Guo Jin’an, but also our Brother Xiaoming.
05 Huang Xiaoming – “Thinned to Heart Palpitations”
“I don’t care what you think, I care what I think.”
From this statement, one can sense his strong and “oily” attitude.
Having been a former king of popularity, Xiaoming’s appearance has always been top-notch.
But as he has grown older, Huang Xiaoming’s oily appearance has intensified.
However, as he entered middle age, he changed.
For the drama “Edge of Life,” he lost 26 kg.
Returning to the peak of his appearance.
He generously shared his weight loss secrets on social media.
Drinking only water every day?
How can one’s body endure it!.
Even then, he didn’t stop; he continued losing weight.
By the time he appeared, his eyes were lined with wrinkles, devoid of light, and the tiredness and weariness on his face couldn’t be concealed even with makeup.
During filming, he even had trouble standing at times.
He disclosed:
“After losing weight, there were some aftereffects; gastrointestinal discomfort, occasional heart palpitations.”.
Even the director on set remarked:
“Huang Xiaoming experiences sudden discomfort with his heart on set, his eyes tightly shut, requesting to stop shooting and rest for a few minutes.”.
While such weight loss results in rapid short-term effects, it’s truly detrimental to health!.
It’s crucial not to imitate such behaviors.
And Huang Xiaoming is certain:
“It’s because the role requires it, and I don’t do this every day!”
After his divorce, Huang Xiaoming is now fully focused on his career.
For Huang Xiaoming, losing or gaining weight for a role has become a normal practice.
Good things happen to good people.
By portraying the intellectually challenged “Wu You” in the movie “Sunshine Club,” Huang Xiaoming won the “Best Actor Award” at the Golden Horse Awards.
It’s the reward for his hard work.
06 Zheng Yunlong – “Thinned into Bald Strong”
Having debuted as a singer, Zheng Yunlong has now ventured into acting.
But his looks have continued to deteriorate.
Originally narrow-faced, his intentional weight loss has given him a more pointed appearance.
From a frontal view, his eye bags protrude, his nose is prominent, and his mouth is long and thin.
Some even think his demeanor has changed.
Once melancholic, now obscured.
He’s practically a real-life “Sanxingdui”.
They say it’s like “skin and bones” isn’t an overstatement.
Because excessive thinness has completely exposed the flaws in his facial features.
In the series, his mouth protrudes significantly, his cheekbones jut out, resembling “Bald Strong”.
Despite being criticized for his appearance, he never minds.
He even took a photo with “Sanxingdui” and said, “Home at last”.
This act has actually made more people like him, as self-deprecating artists are rare in this era.
But looking back, when he first debuted, his hair was always shoulder-length.
The melancholic gaze coupled with his unique voice once earned him the title of “Melancholic Prince”.
His weight loss, on top of his already slender frame, took its toll.
His face became even thinner, and with insufficient flesh, he now looks the way he does.
While the original intent was good, it’s best to pay more attention to one’s health.
There’s no need to deteriorate one’s health in the pursuit of weight loss; finding the right way for oneself is most important.
Conclusion
Today’s public opinion is that thin is beautiful, but actors are taking it to extremes!
True beauty should be healthy and aesthetically pleasing, not pathological like this!
Some actors go back and forth between losing and gaining weight for roles, ultimately harming their bodies’ natural functions, leading to various aftereffects in the process.
Therefore, whether in work or weight loss, it’s crucial to have moderation; one’s health is the most important thing.
Do you have anyone around you who is trying to lose weight?
Partial References:
Wenhui Net| “Police Honor” becomes a dark horse! A group of golden supporting actors take turns to perform brilliant ensemble scenes. Can you handle Zhang Ruoyun?
People’s Daily Online| Huang Xiaoming admits he is not a prince. Super inspirational! Interpreting the struggle of stars born in poverty.
Global Network| Played a fool but won the best actor! A discussion on his status equal to that of Louis Koo in Hong Kong.
